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MalfunctionMSE

FUSA F4 (HF/PS/0.65/L)

Received Mar 29, 2011 · Event occurred Mar 4, 2011

Report 1713747-2011-00009 · MDR key 2066179

Device

Generic name

Dialyzer

Model number

NA

Catalog number

0500161A

Lot number

09PU04005

Product problems

  • Leak/Splash

Patient

NI

  • Blood Loss

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

(B)(6).

Description of Event or Problem

AN INITIAL REPORT HAS BEEN REC'D FROM A HEMODIALYSIS USER FACILITY OF A DIALYZER THAT LEAKED AT THE HEADER CAP DURING TREATMENT. THE FACILITY WAS CONTACTED AND THE FOLLOWING LIMITED INFO WAS OBTAINED. THE INVOLVED PT IS A TODDLER WEIGHING LESS THAN 20 KG AND THAT THE PT IS TREATED ON AN OUT PT BASIS. THE PT SUFFERED NO ILL EFFECT AS THE RESULT OF THE EVENT BUT WAS TREATED WITH ANTIBIOTICS. FURTHER INFO WAS NOT MADE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. THE SAMPLE IS AVAILABLE FOR AN EVAL.